Obituaries

May 11, 2018

Betty I. Burton, 77, of Hope, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at her home.

Betty retired from Columbus Sportswear. She attended The Ridge and Northview Assembly of God.

Betty liked to read and enjoyed walking. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

Born on October 21, 1940 in Wayne County, Kentucky, Betty...

May 3, 2018

Oh the adventures he has had! Though his earthly adventures may have ended as a result of David Ray Thayer's passing on May 3, 2018, his memory will go on for a very long time. Born January 4, 1925, one of six children of Leonard and Sarah Thayer, Dave lived a life full of laughs, tears and opportunities with his...

Apr 30, 2018

Belva Mae Lawson, 84, of Columbus, died Monday April 30, 2018 at Franklin Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana. After graduating in 1952 from St. Paul High School, where she was a baton twirler in the marching band, Belva owned and operated Belva's Beauty Shop in Columbus. She retired in 2012 from Target in Columbus. She enjoyed gardening, her Dobermans, and...

Apr 27, 2018

Vollila Exene VanSickle, 83, of Flat Rock, died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Major Hospital. She spent most of her life as a housewife. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star in Norristown and had attended Flat Rock Christian Church. Exene enjoyed cooking, gardening, and going shopping. Born on June 10, 1934 in Washington Township in Shelby County,...

Apr 25, 2018

Ruth I. Whittington, 83, of Hope, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Before retirement, Ruth worked at Arvins for 47 years. She was a member of Hartsville Church of Christ and Hartsville Church of Christ Red Hat Society. Ruth was an avid bowler. She enjoyed going for drives and out to eat. She also...

Apr 17, 2018

Georgia C. Pickett, 89, of Hope, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Before retirement, she worked in the factory at Cummins where she was known as "Goldie." She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hope, Royals Neighbors of America, and Red Hats Society.

Georgia enjoyed bowling, playing Euchre, and was...

Apr 12, 2018

Joan G. Redmon Geilker, 83, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 at her home.

She was a beautician and had owned Cuts and Curls. She was a member of Moose Lodge Chapter 456 in Columbus.

Joan enjoyed gardening and flowers. She also enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and playing bingo.

Born on September...

Apr 12, 2018

Paul C. "Jack" Thompson, 92, of Hope, died Thursday April 12, 2018 at his home.

He worked as a Quality Control Technician at Cummins for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS McGowan. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Union Church.

Paul enjoyed fishing, camping, and flying.

Born...

Apr 11, 2018

Dorothy Mae Wenger, 90, of Flat Rock, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her home. She is survived by children, Roger (Gladys) Wenger of Shelbyville, Clifton (Phyllis) Wenger of Clifford, Charlotte (Rick Best) Whitis of Flat Rock, and Linda (Allen Ewitt) Parrish of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Lisa Price, Marvin Whitis, Regina Jimenez, Samantha Irvin, Seran Petri, Tammy Wenger, Rusty Wenger, Tonya...

Apr 11, 2018

J.T. Compton, 82, of Hope, passed from this life on April 11, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on November 26, 1935 in Weed, Kentucky, J.T. was the son of Riley and Della Rae (England) Compton.

J.T. attended the Faith Chapel Church and enjoyed discussing salvation with Pastor Dave Bragg.

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Apr 11, 2018

Bettie Dian Mitchner West, 80, of Hope, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Before retirement, Bettie was a hairdresser at the salon, A New Look. She was a member of Chapel of the Good Shepherd. She enjoyed making flower arrangements and crocheting. Born on March 17, 1938 in Columbus, Bettie was the daughter of...

Feb 24, 2018

George C. Andrews Jr., 67 of Hope, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at his residence. Before retirement he had been employed by CSX Railroad. He was a member of Eagles and Moose Lodge in Indianapolis. Born June 14, 1950 in Hope, George was the son George C., Sr. and Ruth Clark Andrews and they preceded him in death. George is...

Feb 20, 2018

S teven Huntsman, 67, of Cadiz, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Trigg County Hospital in Cadiz, KY. Mr. Huntsman was an Engineer for Injection Modeling and an Independent Distributor of Automotive Products for HCM Distributing. He was a member of the Cadiz Church of Christ where he served as an Elder. He was born in Shelbyville, IN on...

Feb 7, 2018

Kathryn Ann Blackburn, 70, of Hope, died February 7, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born April 30, 1947 in Shelbyville she was the daughter of Charles Henry and Doris Marcella Wells Lortz. Kathy lived in Haiti for several years where she was a missionary. She enjoyed doing crafts, studying the Bible and loved her dogs. A graveside service will be...

Feb 7, 2018

Jerry Hill, 74, of Waynesville, died Wednesday February 7, 2018 at Schneck Medical Center. He retired from General Motors after 32 years of employment. He was also a journeyman pipe fitter. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 - 1964. Jerry was a member of the local 440 Plumber's Pipefitters Union and the Masonic Lodge in Jackson County. He...

Feb 5, 2018

Ashley R. Price, 28, of Flat Rock, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home after a battle with breast cancer. She spent her life as a mother to her three children. She liked the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and horseback riding. She enjoyed being with her children and family. Born on April 8, 1989 in Columbus, Ashley...

Jan 31, 2018

Margaret Louise Crowhorn Israel, 82, of (Burney) Greensburg, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at her home.

She worked as a clerk at G.C. Murphy and as a bookkeeper for Israel Garage. She also spent years as a homemaker. She was a member of Burney Baptist Church.

Margaret enjoyed crocheting, baking, and ceramics. She also enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2018

Maureen "Mickey" (Herron) Thayer, 77, passed away from complications of Alzheimer's disease on January 22, 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born March 31, 1940 to Col. Bob and Virginia Herron.  Mickey graduated from Hauser High School and Indiana Business College.  She married William L. Thayer, Jr., on August 9, 1959. Mickey is survived by her son Gregory (Amy)...

Jan 19, 2018

Daniel Kevin Redmon, 49, of Flat Rock, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2017 at Major Hospital.

He was a Test Systems Engineer at Cummins Tech Center for 28 years. He loved his work and enjoyed his job.

Daniel enjoyed snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, and ran marathons with his wife. He loved his family...

Jan 9, 2018

Maudie S. Fogle, 81, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.

Before retirement, Maudie had worked as a security guard at a resort while living in Florida.

She was a member of Burney Baptist Church, Milford Eastern Star, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and was a past Imperial Maharanee of the Shrine...